#A09AA5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A09AA5?

RGB(160, 154, 165), HSL(272.7, 5.8%, 62.5%), CMYK(3.0%, 6.7%, 0.0%, 35.3%).

Q: Does #A09AA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.74:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A09AA5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 160, 154, 165, in HSL 272.7°, 5.8%, 62.5%, and in CMYK 3.0%, 6.7%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7040 Window Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#A09AA5

RGB

160, 154, 165

HSL

272.7, 5.8%, 62.5%

HSV

272.7, 6.7%, 64.7%

CMYK

3.0%, 6.7%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6947 0.0172 310.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7040 Window Grey

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.